Citrix Administrator

GAVS Technologies; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GAVS Technologies in Chennai is seeking a skilled Citrix Administrator to manage and support our Citrix infrastructure. You will deploy, configure, and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and related technologies to ensure seamless access and performance.

The role requires 5+ years hands-on Citrix experience, strong troubleshooting, and collaboration with network, server, and security teams. You will document environments, participate in disaster recovery, and contribute to capacity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Citrix technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, StoreFront, Studio and Director.
• Experience with Citrix ADC/NetScaler, PVS/MCS, and integration with AD/FSLogix.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Citrix infrastructure (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, StoreFront, Citrix ADC/NetScaler, PVS/MCS).
• Manage and monitor Citrix environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot Citrix‑related issues and provide Level 2/3 support for escalated incidents.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates.
• Integrate Citrix with Active Directory, FSLogix, and profile management solutions.
• Collaborate with network, server, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and environment diagrams.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and implementation.
• Monitor usage and capacity planning for Citrix infrastructure.

Skills

Citrix technologies

Troubleshooting skills

PowerShell scripting

Networking basics

Communication skills

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop)

StoreFront

Citrix Studio

Citrix Director

Citrix ADC (NetScaler)

PVS/MCS

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policies

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

FSLogix/Citrix UPM

Nutanix

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Citrix Administrator to manage and support our Citrix infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and related technologies.

You will ensure seamless access to virtual environments, improve system performance, and provide timely support to end‑users.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Citrix infrastructure (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, StoreFront, Citrix ADC/NetScaler, PVS/MCS).
• Manage and monitor Citrix environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot Citrix‑related issues and provide Level 2/3 support for escalated incidents.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates.
• Integrate Citrix with Active Directory, FSLogix, and profile management solutions.
• Collaborate with network, server, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and environment diagrams.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and implementation.
• Monitor usage and capacity planning for Citrix infrastructure.

Required Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Citrix technologies.
• Strong knowledge of :
• Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop).
• StoreFront, Citrix Studio, Director.
• Citrix ADC (NetScaler).
• Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) or Machine Creation Services (MCS).
• Familiarity with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policies.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper‑V).
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell preferred).
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Nutanix knowledge is plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Citrix certifications : CCA-V, CCP-V, or higher.
• Experience with Citrix Cloud and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of profile management tools such as FSLogix or Citrix UPM.
• Experience with ITIL processes and ticketing systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Customer‑focused with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

(ref:hirist.tech)